The Total Benefits Offered

Microelectronics

EquipmentEngineer,PhotoandEbeamLithographyDevelopment,MicroelectronicsResearchCenter

$90–90k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Equipment Engineer, Photo and Ebeam Lithography Development, Microelectronics Research Center at The Total Benefits Offered. Skills: Lithography process development, Equipment diagnostics, Troubleshooting, User support. Maintain and optimize lithography equipment performance. Troubleshoot process deviations and tool issues”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet facility capability and uptime targets; Ensure consistent and repeatable operation; Minimize downtime and performance drift; Push tool and process limits; Optimize pattern transfer; Ensure precise linewidth control and overlay accuracy; Support process control and reproducibility

Industry & Context.

Microelectronics
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot process deviations; Root cause analysis; Diagnose and resolve equipment-related issues

Eligibility Requirements

Cleanroom Environment, Yellow lighting in Lithography areas, Noisy environment, May work in all weather conditions, May work in extreme temperatures, May work around chemical fumes, May work around biohazards, May work around chemicals, May work around electrical and mechanical hazards, Use of manual dexterity, Climbing of stairs, Climbing of ladders, Lifting and moving, Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines, Field work as necessary, Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form), E-Verify

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, Minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting lithography process development, with emphasis on direct-write techniques, understanding of lithography tool subsystems, including optics, electron optics, stages, vacuum systems, motion control, and electronics, understanding of lithographic resolution limits, proximity effects, overlay control, and resist chemistry, Experience preparing and converting GDS or equivalent layout files for lithography tools, Demonstrated experience with equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and component-level repair, Familiarity with cleanroom operations, safety protocols, and vacuum-based systems

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, Experience supporting photolithography steppers, mask aligners, or electron‑beam lithography systems in a research or pilot-line environment, Familiarity with overlay and CD performance metrics and their dependence on tool hardware and calibration, Experience interfacing with vendors for service, upgrades, and tool performance optimization, Exposure to data analysis or scripting (e.g., Python) for tool monitoring, performance trending, or log analysis, Prior experience in a shared‑user academic or national lab cleanroom environment, Experience with multi-layer alignment strategies and advanced registration techniques, Exposure to optical CD metrology, spectroscopic ellipsometry, or related thin-film characterization methods, Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for data analysis, automation, or metrology workflows, Prior work in a shared-user research facility or academic cleanroom environment

What You'll Do.

Maintain and optimize lithography equipment performance

Troubleshoot process deviations and tool issues

Monitor key tool performance metrics

Perform routine performance verification and calibration

Diagnose and resolve equipment-related issues

Assist users to develop and optimize lithography processes

Utilize metrology to validate tool performance

Analyze lithography and metrology data

Develop and maintain equipment documentation

Train and certify users on lithography tools

Provide technical consultation to researchers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with researchers, engineers and technicians; Collaborate with other process engineers, technicians, and researchers; Participate in interdisciplinary projects

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